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Close-up of easy chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder on a white plate.

Easy Chocolate Truffles

Simple homemade chocolate truffles with a rich, creamy center.
Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 20 minutes
Portions: 20 truffles
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingrédients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
  2. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm.
  5. Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Coat each truffle in cocoa powder.
  6. Place the truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate for another 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtéines: 1gFat: 9gLipides saturés: 5gCholéstérol: 10mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFibre: 2gSucre: 6gVitamine A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgFer: 1mg

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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